Chicago Air and Water Show 2025: What you need to know

The Chicago Air and Water show is coming back for it's 65th year. Find out whose performing, best places to watch, and how to get there.

Chicago artist Brandon Breaux spotlights global hunger through creativity | ChicagoNOW
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Amid the world's largest global hunger crisis in recent history, the World Food Program USA has launched its newest campaign: Fill the Silence. The campaign shines a light on eight stories of people facing hunger across the globe. Chicago native Brandon Breaux explores the impact of the environment and talks more about his work.

The Sugar Hole: Chicago's viral puppet-run ice cream shop

The Sugar Hole, an ice cream shop in Chicago, has been all the buzz thanks to its unusual twist: your ice cream order is taken by puppets.

Tsunami waves hit Hawaii and West Coast after 8.8 earthquake near Russia | ChicagoNOW
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A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's eastern coast has triggered a powerful Pacific-wide tsunami, impacting Hawaii, the U.S. West Coast, and several countries across four continents.

Chicago Rep. Danny Davis, 83, won't seek reelection to Congress

Rep. Danny Davis, a Democrat who's represented parts of Chicago for nearly 30 years, is expected to announce he won't seek reelection in 2026.

Northwestern Memorial & Rush ranked among best U.S. hospitals | ChicagoNOW
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U.S. News & World Report has just released its 2025-2026 Best Hospitals Honor Roll, naming the top 20 medical centers in the country. The list includes two institutions right here in Chicago: Northwestern Memorial and Rush University Medical Center.

Illinois woman wins $1M on scratch-off ticket and pays it forward | ChicagoNOW
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An Illinois Lottery player, who goes by the nickname Wishing Fish, won $1 million after spontaneously choosing a $10 Ultimate Bonus Payout scratch-off ticket at a Jewel-Osco in Cary. She plans to share the prize with about 15 family members, especially her three grown children, and help a friend with housing.

Procter & Gamble price hike, YouTube age checks & June hiring slowdown | Business News
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Business News: Procter & Gamble raise prices to offset tariffs. YouTube plans to launch new age-estimation technology to protect teens. Job openings fell in June. Plus, Apple Card deal in the works with Chase, Dannon's parent company sues Chobani, Starbucks unveils new products to boost sales, and a report shows 1 in 10 Americans are now millionaires.

Secret Chicago shares hidden gems for summer fun
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From rooftop movies to pop-ups outside Lollapalooza, writer Tori Levy highlights unique ways to enjoy the best of summertime in Chicago.

The Sugar Hole: Chicago?s viral puppet-run ice cream shop
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This Chicago ice cream shop has been all the buzz thanks to its unusual twist: your ice cream order is taken by puppets.

Chicago police warn of fake rideshare driver, expert shares safety tips
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With major festivals like Lollapalooza drawing crowds, Javondlynn Dunagan of JMD Defense joins us to share crucial rideshare safety tips after reports of sexual assaults in the Gold Coast and Near North Side.

Demolition of historic Damen Silos raises concerns among McKinley Park neighbors
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As a city contractor begins tearing down the Damen Silos, residents worry about environmental risks and unknown redevelopment plans?Anthony Moser of Neighbors for Environmental Justice weighs in.

Man pulled from Lake Michigan, listed in critical condition

A man was critically injured after being pulled from Lake Michigan early Wednesday morning on Chicago's North Side.

Family of 2024 Navy Pier shooting victim file wrongful death lawsuit
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The family of a man killed in a shooting last year at Chicago?s Navy Pier is filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Peter Jennings, 47, was one of the victims killed along with Lamont Johnson, 51.